1. Elements of Plot

2. Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5

3. PLOT Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

4. 1. EXPOSITION This usually occurs at the beginning of a story. Includes CHARACTERS and SETTING –Characters: the people in a story –Setting: the time, place, and atmosphere of a story

5. 2. RISING ACTION This part of the story builds interest or suspense. Includes CONFLICT, the problems a character encounters.

6. 3. CLIMAX This is the turning point of the story, often the most exciting part. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict; he wins or loses, dies or lives, gets what he wants or doesn’t.

7. 4. FALLING ACTION Loose ends of the plot are tied up.

8. 5. RESOLUTION The story comes to a reasonable ending.